Facilities Assistant / Handyperson

A great opportunity has become available for a reliable and skilled Facilities Assistant / Handypersonto join a dynamic regional company recognised for developing and training its staff to succeed in their roles. Based in Portsmouth, you will join them on a full-time, permanentbasis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £29,120 per annum and excellent benefits.

Our client is an expanding construction and maintenance company specialising in providing professional and high-quality construction, refurbishment, building maintenance and facilities management services across the south of England.

With a focus on delivering exceptional service to their clients and customers, the Facilities Assistant / Handyperson position is well suited to an individual that is looking to advance their career and gain hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace.

Company values

Our client take pride in everything they do - Which means they expect all their employees to:

• Present a professional appearance at all times
• Keep your vehicle clean and tidy at all times
• Keep your work area safe, tidy and well organised
• Deliver a high standard of work at all times

Our client have Integrity, built-in

Company Benefits:

• 31 days annual leave rising to 36 days with length of service (including bank holidays)
• A flexible scheme to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave per year
• Company sick pay after 12 months length of service
• Life Insurance
• Octopus Electric Dreams Car Scheme to enable staff to drive a new electric car - paid for through salary sacrifice
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Employee recognition scheme
• Length of Service Rewards
• Defined contribution Pension Scheme of 8% (3% Employer and 5% Employee)
• Employee Assistance Programme to support all staff
• You will be issued your own company vehicle and fuel card
• Full uniform and safety equipment is provided
• Access to a tool loan for all trade staff
• Refer a Friend scheme

Key responsibilities as the Facilities Assistant / Handyperson will include:

• Carry out minor fabric and decorating repairs
• Undertake porterage tasks including moving equipment and erecting signage & barriers
• Be the "second person" on 2 person jobs alongside an engineer
• To ensure that the quality of work always meets the highest possible standards
• Support all trades to deliver a professional and safe maintenance and repairs service
• Respond swiftly to all emergency situations and resolve them efficiently
• Keep the customer/office up to date with progress and plans
• Undertake all work efficiently and cost effectively, minimising non-productive time wherever
• Apply applicable Health & Safety rules in all you do, using risk assessments, method statements and PPE when needed
• Maintain tools, plant, and equipment in a safe, clean and workable condition
• Using your PDA maintain accurate records of works undertaken with photographic evidence as necessary, reporting any difficulties encountered to the Service Manager and /or Supervisor
• Assistance with or completion of gutter cleaning and drain clearance tasks
• Carry out regular RPM tasks
• Be willing to work additional hours to the requirements of the client on an ad hoc basis
• To work within the Mountjoy group and assist other contracts as directed by the Contract Manager as and when the business dictates if necessary

What the company are looking for in the Facilities Assistant / Handyperson:

• Full current driving licence
• A minimum of 2 years’ working experience in a similar role
• Able to use the phone or PDA to communicate effectively, explaining yourself clearly and concisely understanding what information you need or need to provide.
• Be comfortable in dealing with residents / building representatives and always remain professional
• Understand the need to complete outstanding pieces of work and deal with work, completely and in one go
• Have an organised approach to meet the demands of the company in an effective and timely manner
• Be a team player ensuring lessons learnt, and good practices are shared amongst the team for future benefit of the service
• Be proactive in identifying your development needs and doing something to overcome them
• Have a practical approach to health and safety, ensuring that you and others are safe at all times
• A problem solver and be able to work out what is a proportionate and necessary repair, learning from your previous experiences
• Able to self-manage and be self-motivated, prioritizing and programming work in the most efficient manner
• Able to use knowledge and judgement to make the right decisions and find effective solutions to problems
• Have knowledge of the materials and methods used in the building and maintenance industry
• Excellent customer service skills

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our clients Facilities Assistant / Handypersonthen please click "apply" now - We’d love to hear from you!

The company is an Equal Opportunities employer and a member of the Disability Confident Scheme. They are also a member of the Hampshire Construction Training Association.

It is a further requirement that all staff must pass a DBS check.